ProCare Australia are the leading specialist recruitment agency for the community service industry in Australia, providing casual, locum and permanent career opportunities.
The Organisation:
Our client is a long-standing member of the community providing creative, planned and innovative services for our community. This well-established non-for-profit organisation is a Brisbane based service supporting needs such as legal, domestic violence, counselling, disability, mental health, employment and various other youth and family based services.
We are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. If you apply directly with our client, we are not able to represent you.
The Role:
Functional Family Therapist – Child Welfare
This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
On behalf of our client, we have an exciting opportunity for a clinical therapist looking to take the next step in their career. Seeking an experienced therapist who is interested in developing new evidence-based skills within a Functional Family Therapy Child Welfare team.
Be part of an experienced team of passionate therapists who are implementing Queensland’s first Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT-CW) program. FFT-CW is an evidence-informed therapy program that achieves lasting behaviour change for vulnerable families.
In this role, you’ll work with families in their homes at times that suit their schedule, helping them understand their strengths and teaching them new ways to solve problems that are bringing them to the notice of Child Safety.
The successful candidate will receive intensive training in Functional Family Therapy – Child Welfare (FFT – CW) which is to be applied in the immediate engagement with vulnerable families, within their homes.
To be considered for this role, candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will provide structured weekly therapy sessions in the homes of vulnerable families, at a time that suits the family (often afternoons/evenings), to reduce dysfunctional behaviour patterns and improve child wellbeing
- Adhere to the FFT-CW model (with the support of Senior Family Therapist, Client Service Manager and Functional Family Therapy Consultants) and operate within a prescribed practice approach, including actively engaging in supervisory protocols that build skills, competence and confidence in delivering the treatment standards and practices of the FFT-CW.
- Provide family therapy using the FFT-CW human resources model to approximately six families who are at risk of statutory intervention in the child safety system
- Work with families, in their homes, to engage them in the process, motivate them to participate, assess relationships and implement behaviour change therapies
- Conduct assessments, including reviews of referral information, identifying systemic risks and protective factors, and developing phase plans for families. This may include the development of safety plans
- Provide different therapeutic behaviour change techniques and FFT-CW modules with families, (e.g. cognitive behavioural strategies, emotional regulation, psychological strategies to manage mood, substance abuse and parenting strategies), matched to families’ specific needs
- Actively participate in structured training and supervision (sessions will include reflecting on interactions with families using audio recording), including weekly peer supervision and individual supervision
To Be Successful:
You must hold relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Aboriginal Health or Community Welfare, or Master of Counselling are essential. Registration with PACFA, AASW, ACWA, ACA, or psychological equivalent (APHRA) is essential.
- Post-graduate training and/or experience in relevant child, adolescent and family clinical practice, family therapy and systemic thinking is desirable
- Knowledge and skills in ensuring the health and protection of children and young people.
- Knowledge of the Child Protection system, sector, principles and practices and Out-Of-Home Care system, standards and practices.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and challenges of supporting vulnerable families.
Availability to work flexible hours, including two evenings per week (until 8pm).
Additional Requirements:
- Current Queensland C Class drivers licence
- Current First Aid Certificate, or ability to obtain
- Current Positive Notice Blue Car
- Vaccinated against COVID-19
Salary and Benefits:
- $89,042 – $97,280 (Based on experience) + Super + Salary Packaging
- Access to pool vehicles with options for private use available
- Monthly accrued day off
- Flexible work environment that includes WFH options
- Receive intensive training in the FFT-CW model
- Regular ongoing clinical support
Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Australian community is very important in Community Services and ProCare Australia actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and all genders.
We recognise the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and the unique knowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees bring to the workplace, policy development and programs. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For more information on this opportunity, please contact our team
Find out more about positions available at www.procareaustralia.com.au